Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 1 Levee
Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 1 Levee is an earth dam located in Brazoria County, Texas, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 1 Levee
The primary purpose of Bieri Lakes Reservoir No 1 Levee is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bieri Farms Inc (private). It impounds the Off Ch-flores Bayou.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 3,250 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 282 acre-feet. Completed in 1946, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 02/15/1984. That was over 42 years ago.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| River/Stream | Off Ch-flores Bayou |
| Coordinates | 29.20253, -95.35838 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 282 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 282 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BIERI FARMS INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/1984 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01737 |
| Federal ID | TX01737 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |